Giamis, who was manager for Vernon Township before coming to Scotch Plains, will be paid $120,000 per year. He started his new job in mid-July.

The Scotch Plains Township Council “participated in an extensive search for qualified applicants for the position of municipal manager,” according to a resolution passed by the council setting Giaimis' pay rate.

The new township manager was selected for the position following an earlier 4-1 vote by the Township Council, in which council members Bo Vastine, Colleen Gialanella, Louis Beckerman and Mickey Marcus all voted to bring on Giaimis, while Mayor Kevin Glover voted against his hiring.

“The Office of the Municipal Manager is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the municipality and delivery of public services to the residents of the municipality,” according to information published on the Scotch Plains Township website

Contact the Township Manager Jerry Giaimis at his office, 430 Park Ave. in Scotch Plains; by phone at 908-322-6700, ext. 315; or send him a message by visiting scotchplainsnj.gov.